Thundersteel Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I just got home Sunday from my short vacation after a trip to Jays, and thought I'd post some pics of my latest acquisitions--a 2006 H575 Custom, and a 2007 H150LW. Hope you like the pics! H150Full.JPG H150Full.JPG_thumb H150Front.JPG H150Front.JPG_thumb H150Back.JPG H150Back.JPG_thumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Pics of the H575 Custom... I'm thinking about changing the hardware from chrome to gold--what do you think? H575Full.JPG H575Full.JPG_thumb H575Front.JPG H575Front.JPG_thumb H575Back.JPG H575Back.JPG_thumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Seacup Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 The chrome looks fine, but gold would be good, too. Do any of the 150s have a first fret inlay? Wish I could scare up the caish to buy a full bodied jazz box. Not that I'd know what to do with it...heh. Great looking guitars, man!!! CONGRATS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut1 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 The 150 is similar to the LP Std which normally has nickle hardware and no inlay at the first fret. Gold hardware and first fret inlay would be a custom job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 [move] :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o[/move] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I never felt I was good enough to walk out w/ gold hardware! Besides, I pit the hell out of it. I think it looks just fine the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Obviously a very successful trip to Jupiter!! They're beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Thanks for the replies everyone, but I'm stll GASsing for more! It's an obsession! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 That H575 is totally gorgeous!! Don't change a thing on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymix Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Yes i agree with everyone your guitar is amazing. I hate gold hardware, i think it looks cheesy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnH555 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Nice guitars, Thundersteel. I also prefer chrome hardware. Gold hardware looks bad when it wears off. On the other hand, if you keep the original hardware, it can be a nice option to change back and forth at will. I'd immediately put a tune-o-matic on that 575, and keep the original in the case! But it's your baby so do as you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 OK, the chrome hardware stay--for now! Now, what do you think about changing the gold hardware on my H150LW to chrome? Sometimes I think it's "too much," especially with the Burnt Amber finish. Maybe I could swap the hardware from the H150 to the H575 and vice versa--hey, that's an idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saulius Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Those are very nice looking instruments. Personally, I prefer gold hardware on blonde or natural finishes. But I've seen some guitars with very warm dark finishes and gold hardware that looked too warm - oversaturated. Are you a collector of Heritage guitars? I bought a Sweet 16 about two hours ago. It's my first Heritage - and only the second one I've ever played (the other one was also a hollow body with a floating p/u). I don't know very much about these instruments as far as their long-term desireability as investments compared to, say, vintage Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 Are you a collector of Heritage guitars? I don't know if I could be called a collector, but I own 3 Heritages, and I plan on buying a few more. I also have a couple Gibsons; whether or not I buy any more of those remains to be seen. I do like their faded LP series. As far as for investment purposes, their resale value is poor compared compared to Gibson; but their value has risen somewhat since news of its temporary closure spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet-tooth Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I bought a Sweet 16 about two hours ago. It's my first Heritage - and only the second one I've ever played (the other one was also a hollow body with a floating p/u). I don't know very much about these instruments as far as their long-term desireability as investments compared to, say, vintage Gibsons. Congrats on your new-2-you guitar. As for the potential for Heritage guitars becoming collectible, it is all a matter of time. In the late 80's and even early 90's, used LP's from the late 60's and early 70's could be had for ridiculously cheap prices. The vintage market is a funny and fickle thing, and as someone pointed out in another thread, it looks somewhat like the vintage market may be taking a dive. So, it's a good sign for Heritage that not only are their guitars holding value but there has been some upward movement in the prices for used Heritage. Wherever they are to be found. BTW, I firmly believe the Sweet 16 is on of Heritage's finest production instruments, and 20 years from now these particular guitars will be very sought after (provided we're not all livin' under the sea!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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